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NASA Confirms First Medical Evacuation in ISS’s 25-Year History
NASA has announced the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station’s 25-year history. SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission will undock early on January 14, returning four astronauts to Earth after one crew member reported a medical issue. Officials stress the astronaut is stable and receiving continuous care. The precautionary return will l...
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No Doctors in Space: How NASA Handles Medical Emergencies on the ISS
A medical emergency aboard the International Space Station has highlighted how NASA protects astronaut health in orbit. With no doctors on the ISS, crews rely on extensive medical training, onboard equipment, and real-time telemedicine with flight surgeons on Earth. If needed, spacecraft such as Crew Dragon or Soyuz can quickly return astronauts ho...
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NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After An Astronaut's Medical Issue
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
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NASA May Launch Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission in Just One Month, Astronauts Ready for Flight
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission could launch astronauts around the moon in February, marking the first human flight to lunar space since Apollo 17. The crew will test Orion’s systems on a free-return trajectory and prepare for future lunar landings, paving the way for Artemis 3 and NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon.
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Rising Space Debris Threatens Earth As Chinese Shenzhou-20 Incident Highlights Orbital Risks
Moriba Jah, a space debris expert and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said the incident highlights the growing dangers in orbit.
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Blue Origin Astronaut Says Backlash After All-Female Space Trip Left Her Depressed: "Avalanche Of Misogyny"
She felt her achievements as a scientist and the historical significance of her flight were overshadowed by "an avalanche of misogyny."
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NASA to Preview Upcoming ISS Spacewalks Focused on Solar Array Upgrades in January 2026
NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks in January outside the International Space Station. Tasks include preparing for the roll-out of solar array installation, replacing cameras, and relocating fluid system jumpers. The spacewalks, part of Expedition 74, are critical for station maintenance, upgrades, and future operations, with the first spa...
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ISS Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Orbit, Send Messages to Earth
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in sp...
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Shubhanshu Shukla Got 2 Wisdown Teeth Extracted Before Space Travel
Dental health is extremely important for astronauts, Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station, has said, recalling that he had two wisdom teeth extracted while preparing for his space journey.
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Russia Patents Rotating Space Station Concept to Generate Artificial Gravity in Orbit
Russia’s Energia rocket company has patented a rotating space station concept designed to generate artificial gravity for astronauts. The system would use spinning habitable modules to simulate half of Earth’s gravity, potentially reducing health risks linked to long missions as the International Space Station nears retirement.
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Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV On Actor Who Should Play Him In His Biopic
Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, was honoured as the Science Icon of the Year' at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards.
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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
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Clocks on Mars Run Faster Than on Earth, New Study Finds
New research shows time on Mars runs faster than on Earth by 477 microseconds per day. The variation poses challenges for astronauts, navigation, and creating interplanetary communication networks. Scientists say understanding Martian time differences is key for future missions and testing Einstein’s relativity.
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First Astronauts On Mars Should Focus On Searching For Signs Of Life Says Report
The aim is to establish better coordination between astronauts, robotic missions, and artificial intelligence.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Roscosmos Cosmonauts Return From Space Station
Over the course of 245 days in space, the crew orbited Earth 3,920 times, traveling nearly 104 million miles.
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NASA Confirms First Medical Evacuation in ISS’s 25-Year History
NASA has announced the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station’s 25-year history. SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission will undock early on January 14, returning four astronauts to Earth after one crew member reported a medical issue. Officials stress the astronaut is stable and receiving continuous care. The precautionary return will l...
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No Doctors in Space: How NASA Handles Medical Emergencies on the ISS
A medical emergency aboard the International Space Station has highlighted how NASA protects astronaut health in orbit. With no doctors on the ISS, crews rely on extensive medical training, onboard equipment, and real-time telemedicine with flight surgeons on Earth. If needed, spacecraft such as Crew Dragon or Soyuz can quickly return astronauts ho...
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NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After An Astronaut's Medical Issue
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
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NASA May Launch Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission in Just One Month, Astronauts Ready for Flight
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission could launch astronauts around the moon in February, marking the first human flight to lunar space since Apollo 17. The crew will test Orion’s systems on a free-return trajectory and prepare for future lunar landings, paving the way for Artemis 3 and NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon.
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Rising Space Debris Threatens Earth As Chinese Shenzhou-20 Incident Highlights Orbital Risks
Moriba Jah, a space debris expert and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said the incident highlights the growing dangers in orbit.
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Blue Origin Astronaut Says Backlash After All-Female Space Trip Left Her Depressed: "Avalanche Of Misogyny"
She felt her achievements as a scientist and the historical significance of her flight were overshadowed by "an avalanche of misogyny."
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NASA to Preview Upcoming ISS Spacewalks Focused on Solar Array Upgrades in January 2026
NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks in January outside the International Space Station. Tasks include preparing for the roll-out of solar array installation, replacing cameras, and relocating fluid system jumpers. The spacewalks, part of Expedition 74, are critical for station maintenance, upgrades, and future operations, with the first spa...
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ISS Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Orbit, Send Messages to Earth
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in sp...
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Shubhanshu Shukla Got 2 Wisdown Teeth Extracted Before Space Travel
Dental health is extremely important for astronauts, Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station, has said, recalling that he had two wisdom teeth extracted while preparing for his space journey.
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Russia Patents Rotating Space Station Concept to Generate Artificial Gravity in Orbit
Russia’s Energia rocket company has patented a rotating space station concept designed to generate artificial gravity for astronauts. The system would use spinning habitable modules to simulate half of Earth’s gravity, potentially reducing health risks linked to long missions as the International Space Station nears retirement.
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Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV On Actor Who Should Play Him In His Biopic
Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, was honoured as the Science Icon of the Year' at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards.
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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
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Clocks on Mars Run Faster Than on Earth, New Study Finds
New research shows time on Mars runs faster than on Earth by 477 microseconds per day. The variation poses challenges for astronauts, navigation, and creating interplanetary communication networks. Scientists say understanding Martian time differences is key for future missions and testing Einstein’s relativity.
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First Astronauts On Mars Should Focus On Searching For Signs Of Life Says Report
The aim is to establish better coordination between astronauts, robotic missions, and artificial intelligence.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Roscosmos Cosmonauts Return From Space Station
Over the course of 245 days in space, the crew orbited Earth 3,920 times, traveling nearly 104 million miles.
